We’ve had our past water heaters elevated off the floor on three bricks. It seems to be unsteady when it’s empty. I suggested that we not use the bricks and put it so the whole bottom is resting on the floor. However it is not level. Is that necessary?
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It is necessary to have water heaters raised from the floor; it also needs to be level. Find a way to level flooring & put something even for the heater to be on. It is recommended to have a level cement platform.
How not level? Perfect is not necessary, but it should be close so it does not tip. Doesn’t the heater itself have legs? it should be up so it doesn’t keep water trapped underneath and can dry out.
elevated yes, pretty close to level is best so it minimizes the chances of it falling over at a later time
It should be reasonably level, that is, not appear to be leaning… A simple way is to place a glass or cup full of water on top of the heater, then make the water level in the cup by adjusting the heater…shimming up the lowest leg of the heater. Go to a homecenter and get about 5 or 6 plastic laminate samples (formica chips, about 2 x 3 inches) to use as shims….and they are free… Or use anything comparable..
its a good idea to have it level. no an electric water heater does not need to be off the floor. only a gas fired water heater. You should also strap it to the wall.